Show HN: Hedit – Modern Hosts File Editor

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1 point·valtlfelipe··7 comments

Yes, I will put this right over here next to my group file editor, printcap editor and separate dot file editor. And motd surely has it's own. Obviously, I now need a standalone fstab editor, which clearly can't be the same editor I use on grub.conf files.

It's bespoke editors all the way down.

Totally fair. I'm not really aiming to compete with general purpose editors.

The motivation for Hedit was more about workflows, like syncing from remote sources or shared lists. So Hedit is closer to a small system utility rather than "yet another editor".

So you've replaced a <10 line shell script (which is what I've been using to workflow host blacklist updates and similar for...oh...25 years) with an entire application. Fair enough...but I thought it was only mobile shoveling "EVERYTHING MUST BE AN APP" down on us. The more you know.

Hey HN! I'm Felipe, the maker of Hedit.

I created Hedit after using an outdated hosts file editor that didn't support Apple Silicon. I wanted a modern, user-friendly alternative that works seamlessly on today's systems.

Hedit is still evolving, and I’d love your feedback.

Thanks for checking it out, and happy to answer any questions!

> outdated hosts file editor that didn't support Apple Silicon

I use vim and vscode to edit my hosts file on apple silicon with no issues, what are you using?

I was using gasmask app before. But it's not just about the editor, it's the automations. I can synk StevenBlack hosts automatically for example. Check it out ;)

don't wink at me please, I have no need for this, so will not be checking it out

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